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How to Get Ahead in Advertising

How to Get Ahead in Advertising

The career where two heads are better than one.

Pressure from his boss and a skin-cream client produces a talking boil on a British adman's neck.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: How to Get Ahead in Advertising
  • Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 1989-05-05
  • Runtime: 95 minutes
  • Rating: 6.212/10 (104 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $418,053
  • Production Companies: Virgin Films, Handmade Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 8.0584
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant

as Denis Dimbleby Bagley

Rachel Ward

Rachel Ward

as Julia Bagley

Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson

as John Bristol

Jacqueline Tong

Jacqueline Tong

as Penny Wheelstock

Susan Wooldridge

Susan Wooldridge

as Monica

John Shrapnel

John Shrapnel

as Psychiatrist

Hugh Armstrong

Hugh Armstrong

as Harry Wax

Mick Ford

Mick Ford

as Richard

Jacqueline Pearce

Jacqueline Pearce

as Maud

Christopher Simon

Christopher Simon

as Waiter

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Trailers & Clips

How to Get Ahead in Advertising Original Theatrical Trailer

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is How to Get Ahead in Advertising?

How to Get Ahead in Advertising is a Fantasy, Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1989-05-05.

Who are the main actors in How to Get Ahead in Advertising?

The main cast includes Richard E. Grant, Rachel Ward, Richard Wilson, Jacqueline Tong, Susan Wooldridge, .

Where can I watch How to Get Ahead in Advertising online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if How to Get Ahead in Advertising is available.

Is How to Get Ahead in Advertising based on a true story?

The career where two heads are better than one.

What is the IMDb rating of How to Get Ahead in Advertising?

How to Get Ahead in Advertising has an IMDb rating of 6.212/10 based on 104 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of How to Get Ahead in Advertising?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $418,053 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for How to Get Ahead in Advertising?

The soundtrack was composed by Virgin Films, Handmade Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was How to Get Ahead in Advertising filmed?

How to Get Ahead in Advertising was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is How to Get Ahead in Advertising?

The total runtime of How to Get Ahead in Advertising is 95 minutes.

Is How to Get Ahead in Advertising suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to How to Get Ahead in Advertising?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to How to Get Ahead in Advertising.

Does How to Get Ahead in Advertising have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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